Car comparison

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VvsVolvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33)

3.5 i V6 24V

283 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2007

Volvo C70 Convertible

2.3 i 20V T5

245 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

Quickest 0-100 km/h
6.4 s
Fastest top speed
260 km/h
162 mph Unrestricted
250 km/h
155 mph Restricted
Most powerful
283 hp
211 kW
Highest torque
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
Best power-to-weight
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Best overall score
53/100
Best performance score
61/100
Best economy score
0/100

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5

Lightest
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Largest trunk
262 L
Best practicality score
44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V	VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
Power	283hp211kW	245hp183kW
Torque	352Nm260lb-ft	330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight	1,635kg3,605lb	1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight	-	2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated	Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Calculated
To 99% top speed	89.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated	104.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	6.4s	7.5s
0-200 km/h	23.4s Calculated	29.7s Calculated
0-60 mph	6.1s Calculated	7.1s Calculated
Fuel consumption city	-	13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway	-	7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile	14.4s Calculated	15.4s Calculated
Power-to-weight	173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb Calculated	155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton Calculated	209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton Calculated
Displacement	3,498cc213cu in	2,319cc142cu in
Length	4,310mm170in	4,716mm186in
Width	1,815mm71in	1,817mm72in
Height	1,328mm52in	1,429mm56in
Wheelbase	2,650mm104in	2,660mm105in
Front track	1,535mm60in	1,520mm60in
Rear track	1,545mm61in	1,520mm60in
Trunk volume	-	262L
Max trunk volume	130L	-
Doors	2	2
Seats	2	4
Fuel tank	80L	68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VVolvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5PowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V	6,200 rpm	4,800 rpm	6,450 rpm
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5	5,400 rpm	2,400 rpm	5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V	VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	6.1 s	7.1 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	6.4 s	7.5 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	23.4 s	29.7 s
Top speed	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited	Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Likely limited
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.4 s	2.5 s
330 ft 101 m	6.3 s	6.7 s
1/8 mile 201 m	9.5 s	10.1 s
1000 ft 305 m	12.2 s	13.0 s
1/4 mile 402 m	14.4 s	15.4 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	162 km/h 100 mph	151 km/h 94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V	283 hp 211 kW
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5	245 hp 183 kW

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V has 38 hp more than Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5 and Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: 38 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V	352 Nm 260 lb-ft
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5	330 Nm 243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V	1,635 kg 3,605 lb
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5	1,580 kg 3,483 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5	Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V	6.4 s
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5	7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 i 20V T5: 1.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V	173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5	155 hp/t 116 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V	283 hp 211 kW	6.4 s	Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 i 20V T5	245 hp 183 kW	7.5 s	Unrestricted 250 km/h155 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph